Guwahati, May 15 -- Reported by Sandeep Sharma

Guwahati: India's first satellite-tagged Ganges softshell turtle was released in Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve on Endangered Species Day.

Announcing the development, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the initiative marked a proud moment for the state and the country's conservation efforts.

Taking to X, the Chief Minister wrote, "A first for India at Kaziranga! Marking #EndangeredSpeciesDay, the country's 1st satellite-tagged Ganges softshell turtle was released in Kaziranga, a major step for wildlife conservation. A proud moment for Assam as we continue to protect every species that calls our forests home."

Assam is considered one of the world's priority re...